Living in Sun City, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sun City · Census data 2020–2024
Sun City has 37,486 residents with a median age of 72.7. The median household income is $54,586 (32% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $280,900, the median rent is $1,569/month.
Sun City at a glance
- Population
- 37,486
- Median age
- 72.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,586State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $280,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,569/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sun City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sun City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sun City the median home value is $280,900, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,569 per month, which is 42% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
Sun City median household income
The median household income in Sun City is $54,586 and the income per person is $40,620. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Sun City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,626
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.63
Sun City demographics
- Population
- 37,486
- Median age
- 72.7
- Under 18
- 1.3%
- 65 and older
- 74.7%
- Households
- 22,718
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sun City ›
Education in Sun City
26% of adults 25 and older in Sun City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sun City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Sun City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City | 37,486 | $54,586 | $280,900 | $1,569 |
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
| El Mirage | 36,088 | $78,050 | $321,900 | $1,806 |
| Sun City West | 27,425 | $63,685 | $377,800 | $1,672 |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Surprise | 154,948 | $96,711 | $435,100 | $2,033 |
| Citrus Park | 5,115 | $141,026 | $722,500 | $2,863 |
| Phoenix | 1,642,323 | $81,332 | $420,700 | $1,582 |
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What is the median household income in Sun City, AZ?
The median household income in Sun City is $54,586, 32% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sun City?
The median home value in Sun City is $280,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Sun City?
The median gross rent in Sun City is $1,569 per month, about 42% of household income.
Is Sun City, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Sun City?
The median age in Sun City is 72.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Sun City?
The average commute to work in Sun City is 24 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sun City?
The unemployment rate in Sun City is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sun City?
26% of adults in Sun City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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